Decoction of Barberry Bark (Anemia and Malnutrition )

Instruction: 1. Put the bark in the water and let stand for 1 hour. 2. Boil slowly until the water barely covers the Herb. 3. Strain through a cloth and set this liquid aside. Return the Herb to the saucepan and cover with 1 quart of water. 4. Boil again for 15 to 20 minutes. 5. Strain and add the two liquids together. Put into a clean saucepan and slowly reduce by boiling to 1 pint. 6. Take from the fire and add 8 fluid ounces of glycerine. 7. Cool and bottle.

This remedy will keep for a long time if kept in a cool place and well corked.

Dose: One dessert spoonful to a tablespoonful 3 times a day. Children: 1⁄2 to 1 teaspoonful in honey water 3 times a day until the bowels are acting freely. Then reduce the dose.

Purpose: For weakly children with pale and sallow skin, anemia and malnutrition generally. It can be taken in large doses, but should not be given to the point of producing diarrhea.